Alia nods in acceptance of that explanation. She doesn't really CARE about the why, so that's as good an explanation as any.

"Then I think the first issue we ought to tackle would be your accent. Regrettably, there are those who look down on any not born and raised on the Isle."

Alia frowns, "As if the Dragons would choose someone who wasn't suitable." Clearly, Alia does not approve of that closed mindset.